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Launch of the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27

Release: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest emitters globally.

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DOS-LVA grant application closes on Feb. 15

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs grant opened on Nov. 8.

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, And Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Welcome the foreign ministers from Armenia and Azerbaijan - Foreign Minister Mirzoyan, Foreign Minister Bayramov - here to Blair House, to Washington, to pursue what have been, I think, very productive discussions that we initiated in New York at the UN General Assembly and then in ...

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What did State Department publish on Nov. 7?

The US State Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to the Arrests and/or Convictions of Three Haitian Gang Leaders

News Release: As part of our efforts to continue imposing consequences and holding accountable those fomenting violence in Haiti, I am announcing reward offers of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of three Haitian nationals — Lanmò Sanjou, a/k/a Joseph Wilson, Jermaine ...

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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Department of State Personal Identification Card discussed on Nov. 7 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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The Second Anniversary of the 2020 Elections in Burma

Release: Two years ago today, people across Burma voted in credible and peaceful multiparty elections that were a milestone in the nation’s progress toward democratic governance after a half-century of military rule. While these elections reaffirmed the commitment of the people of Burma to democracy, the Burma military regime denied the will of the voters. In February 2021, it staged a coup d’état that reversed a decade of democratic progress.

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U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to the Arrests and/or Convictions of Three Haitian Gang Leaders

Release: As part of our efforts to continue imposing consequences and holding accountable those fomenting violence in Haiti, I am announcing reward offers of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of three Haitian nationals - Lanmò Sanjou, a/k/a Joseph Wilson, Jermaine...

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Secretary Kwatra discussed the wide range of issues on which the United States and India are working together as ...

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Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Bitter Travels to Georgetown, Miami, and Havana

News Release: Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Georgetown, Guyana; Miami, Florida; and Havana, Cuba from November 6-10. In Georgetown, Assistant Secretary Bitter will engage with host government officials to express appreciation for their cooperation on consular services, including ...

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IRFBA Statement on Blasphemy and Related Offences

Release: As Members of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance we note the recent research that examined 12 countries that retain the death penalty as a lawful possibility for blasphemy and related offences.

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DOS-TGO grant application closes on Dec. 7

Alumni Engagement Innovative Fund-(AEIF) grant opened on Nov. 7.

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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu Travels to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan November 6-11 to reinforce the United States’ commitment to each country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and our shared goal of a prosperous, secure, and democratic Central Asia.

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Special Envoy for Global Food Security Fowler’s Travel to Paris, France and Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

News Release: Special Envoy for Global Food Security Cary Fowler will travel to Paris, France, and Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt November 6-15 for meetings with the Organization for Economic Development (OECD), French officials, and the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27). In Paris, he will meet with OECD Ambassadors ...

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Blinken: 'Violence has no place in politics'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement condemning an attack on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was shot in the leg on Nov. 3 while participating in an anti-government protest.

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Wittman: Biden defense plans all bark but no bite

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), said President Biden's defensive plans do a great job of outlining threats against America, but they provide no concrete solutions on how to handle them, and commit to actions that only make America weaker.

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyundong and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori Takeo on November 6 to discuss the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) recent ...